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1. startle_reflex
noun. a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs.
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2. startle
verb. ['ˈstɑːrtəl'] to stimulate to action.
Etymology
- startle (English)
- startlen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. startle
noun. ['ˈstɑːrtəl'] a sudden involuntary movement.
Etymology
- startle (English)
- startlen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. startle
verb. ['ˈstɑːrtəl'] move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.
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- startle (English)
- startlen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. reflex
noun. ['ˈriːflɛks'] an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus.
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- reflex (English)
- reflexus (Latin)